Landscape
After the Snow Fell Quietly
“After the Snow Fell Quietly” reflects the dramatic, hushed view from the top of the Bastei rock formation in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains near Dresden, Germany, just after a light snowfall.
Deeply Rooted
“Deeply Rooted” tells the story of a peaceful walk under tall beech trees on the River Walk in Hillsborough, NC. The golden fall leaves and strong roots hint at lasting love, memories, and the kind of quiet connection that grows…
Carved In Stone
During our visit to Iceland, we visited the Fjadrargljufur nature conservation area. This canyon is about 100m deep and over 1km long and is believed to have been formed during the end of the last ice age over 9000 years…
Nature’s Palette
Following my involvement in the Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s 2024 Annual Exhibition, I was inspired to “paint large and complicated” after seeing the amazing paintings from artists across our state. I sought inspiration from a favorite source – nature.…
Winter Glow
One of the features of watercolor painting that attracted me from photography is the freedom it offers to imagine and compose scenes. Certainly, with advances in digital image editing and AI assistance, that gap is closing. However, it is appealing…
McFarland Farms
On my way to Durham I frequently pass McFarland Farms. My mom grew up on a farm in Connecticut and my many happy memories has always given me a special interest in farms. There was something very familiar about this…
Morning Rituals
On a snowy morning in February, I peered out the window of my daughter’s home on a farm in Colorado. Basking in the glow of a beautiful sunrise, her orange tabby, Jasper, was surveying his kingdom from the second floor…
Little River
Durham is blessed with many treasures of natural beauty such as this one on Little River in north Durham. The land was acquired by Durham to be preserved as a park. The scene has many interesting features: the mountain laurels…
Stone Bridge, Duke Gardens
Earlier this year I was privileged to photograph my nephew, Chris, as he knelt on one knee and proposed marriage on this bridge in Duke Gardens. Chris and Christina were married in November and the choice of a wedding gift…
Trencin Castle, Slovakia
A historic castle in western Slovakia, it dates back to the age of the Roman empire. I loved the perspective of the castle looming over the town and water below.
